Bristol Rovers boss Buckle eyes Jamie Cureton return
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Cureton is out of contract at Exeter City
Bristol Rovers manager Paul Buckle has confirmed he has held talks with Exeter striker Jamie Cureton over a possible return to the Memorial Stadium.
The 35-year-old, who is out of contract at St James Park, spent four seasons with Rovers from 1996 to 2000 and scored 78 goals in 200 appearances.
"I'm speaking with Jamie, he has got three of four clubs chasing him," Buckle told 91热爆 Radio Bristol.
"But I've made it very clear to him that he's my number one choice."
He added: "I'm hopeful of bringing him in if we can reach an agreement but it's got to suit all three parties - Jamie, the football club and myself."
Cureton left Rovers to join Reading and has gone on to play for Swindon, QPR, Norwich, Colchester, Barnsley and Shrewsbury.
last summer and has yet to commit to another contract with the Grecians.
"I want him to really want to come back, to know why he's coming back and not be sentimental," added Buckle.
"It would be great for him to come back, we know what he's capable of and we know what he's done for the club."
Meanwhile Buckle, , is hopeful of keeping hold of midfielder Chris Lines and Leicester City loanee Cian Bolger.
Lines, 25, in January 2010 while defender Bolger, 19, spent the latter half on last season
"I'm hopeful Chris Lines will stay, he's a really good player but again it's got to fall into place for all of us," said Buckle
"If it's right for Chris to move on then he'll move on. I'm sure he'll have a lot of takers.
"There's every chance Bolger will be coming back to us from Leicester. He did well for the club last season and I'm hopeful we can get him signed on loan until Christmas."